Strabane man convicted of benefit fraud

A man was convicted at Strabane Magistrates’ court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to.

The Strabane man (56) claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £8,343 while failing to declare capital. He was fined £250, to be repaid within 16 weeks.

He will also have to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.